How to pronounce grin
Say it like GRIN. Grin is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GRIN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of grin
American and British speakers say grin in essentially the same way: /ɡrɪn/ in the US and /ɡrɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRIN.
What does grin mean?
- a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
- to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
Where does grin come from?
From Middle English grinnen, from Old English grennian, from Proto-West Germanic *grannjōn, from Proto-Germanic *granjōną.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with grin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grin.
Questions about saying grin
How do you pronounce grin?
Say GRIN. The American pronunciation is /ɡrɪn/. In British English it is /ɡrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grin?
Grin is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GRIN.
Do Americans and Brits say grin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡrɪn/ and the British form is /ɡrɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.